Chapter 1145: The Son's Departure

Hayden's ashes were quickly laid to rest. In his lifetime, he committed many heinous acts, and even in death, he didn't receive a proper funeral. To protect the Lara family's reputation, Leon had to bury him quietly. Gazing at the black-and-white photo of the young face that bore a slight resemblance to his own, Leon gently caressed it with his thumb. His body, supported by a cane, was more hunched than before, even though he was just over fifty... "You did a lot of wrong things, but it's ultimately my fault. If I had resolved the conflict between you and Omari earlier, if I had handed the company to you sooner, perhaps you wouldn't have gone astray. Now, it's too late to say anything. Rest in peace. The sins you committed, let me, your father, atone for them." Leon, who never believed in gods or karma and only valued profit, started to believe in the cycle of life. "Dad, this isn't your fault. If there's any blame, it's on me. Although my brother is gone, I'm still here, and I'll